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Construction to begin on $100M Kenwood project

WISH LIST

Jeanne Houck Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Freddie Brewton poses for a portrait on Dec. 4 in Cincinnati's Oakley neighborhood. He has mobility problems as a result of suffering rickets as a child and is asking for a new wheelchair and special utensils to help him eat by himself.

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Oakley man needs wheelchair, special utensils Jeanne Houck Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The Enquirer and United Way of Greater Cincinnati have joined forces for the 33rd year to promote the Wish List giving season, assisting families in need. Today, we share the story of Freddie Brewton.

Who is in need?

Freddie Brewton needs a little help. The 64-year-old Oakley resident will take it from there.

After all, it’s what he has done since a very early age, having been born with rickets – a disease characterized by too little vitamin D, calcium or phosphorus that leads to bowed legs and other bone deformities.

Brewton lived in braces and body casts from the chest down following operation after operation from the age of 6.

“They were trying to straighten out my bones, but what I understand is that they were so soft that they just kept bending back and bowing,” said Brewton, who eventually needed a wheelchair.

“I managed it until I was maybe 13 and my mother changed doctors and they wanted to do some type of surgery on me. My mother said it was my decision, and I said no. At that time, I had had at least 12 or 13 surgeries on my legs.”

He was not an anomaly in his home. His mother and two of his four siblings also had rickets.

Though rickets periodically kept him out

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of school for months at a time, Brewton persevered and graduated from Woodward High School in 1975.

After that he was determined to see the world – so much as possible.

Brewton did some odd jobs, some clerical work for the U.S. National Guard. He landed a job with the U.S. Department of Defense in 1977.

For the next dozen years, Brewton says, he investigated government contractors who were late fulfi lling their responsibilities to supply things such as missile parts and ready-to-eat meals, then wrote reports about his fi ndings for the government.

When Brewton’s mother fell ill, he stayed home a couple years to care for her.

All the while, Brewton’s disease was advancing, and the wheelchair he used on occasion became necessary nearly all the time by 1990.

After Brewton’s mother died, he began volunteering as a clerical worker for the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission in 1994.

“It was getting out of the house and meeting the people,” Brewton said.

In 2004, Brewton said, he talked Cecil Thomas, then executive director of the Human Relations Commission, into paying him for his work.

“I said, ‘I’m here most of the time — more so than your employees – so hire me,' ” Brewton said.

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Construction is expected to begin early next year on a $100 million project that will bring luxury apartments, a hotel and an offi ce tower to Kenwood.

The developer, Capital Investment Group of downtown Cincinnati, had hoped to begin building The Gallery at Kenwood this summer, but ironing out plans for the project and then getting the green light from Sycamore Township took longer than anticipated.

The project that attracted opposition from some people who live nearby will be built on a little over seven acres of land on Kenwood Road, across from the Kenwood Towne Centre.

Capital Investment will raze 22 multi-family homes between The Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health to the north and the Kenwood Place shopping center with the Kenwood Theatre to the south for The Gallery at Kenwood.

“Construction will start mid-January after (Capital Investment Group) closes on fi nancing,” Patrick Crowley, a spokesman for the developer, said. “(There are) no tenants to announce at this time.”

Construction of The Gallery at Kenwood is expected to take two years.

The project will include: ❚ A building with 248 apartments that will transition from three to four to fi ve levels the further it backs away from neighboring residential neighborhoods to the west and southwest. ❚ A six-story hotel with up to 130 rooms. ❚ A six-story offi ce tower with up to 122,000 square feet of space. ❚ Up to 13,000 square feet of restaurant or retail space on the fi rst fl oors of the hotel and offi ce tower. ❚ About 800 spaces in a parking garage and 95 surface parking spaces.

Capital Investment revised its plans for The Gallery at Kenwood multiple times in an attempt to alleviate some residents’ concerns about density, increased traffi c, damage to residential property values, how close the development will be to residential properties and the loss of aff ordable See PROJECT , Page 2A

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“He said, ‘Put in your resume,’ and he hired me.”

Brewton continued to work for Thomas after Thomas was elected to Cincinnati City Council.

Brewton left the job in 2013, just before Thomas was elected a state senator.

What life challenges are they overcoming?

Brewton is largely homebound in a small, neatly-kept apartment at a complex that provides some low-rent apartments for people with disabilities.

Five days a week, an aide comes to help him with personal care and some light housekeeping and cooking.

Brewton has a motorized wheelchair that he uses when he leaves his apartment.

But his manual wheelchair, which he moves by hand, is in bad condition and that’s the one Brewton uses to navigate his apartment.

“It’s easier to get in and out of, if I want to sit on the couch or something like that,” he said. “I want to be able to get up and go get something out of the refrigerator and go to the bathroom.”

Their wish list?

For about $1,500, Brewton could get a new manual wheelchair and some adaptive eating utensils with telescoping handles that would enable him to keep feeding himself.

“I can only get my arm up so far to get food to my mouth,” Brewton said.

His goal is to remain in his own home.

“I don’t like nursing homes,” Brewton said. “I don’t need someone telling me when to wake up, that type of thing. I think it keeps me sane when I have my own house.”

Worth noting Judy Harrison is senior and supportive services coordinator for Mercy Neighborhood Ministries. She said Brewton “is trying to stay very independent and do as much for himself as possible.”

How to help Donations can be made online at www.uwgc.org/wishlist. You can also mail donations to: The Wish List, P.O. Box 6207, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

Hyde Park homebuilder ‘shocked’ to fi nd he’s facing arrest Randy Tucker

Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Kenneth French, a Hyde Park resident and homebuilder, said he just wants to invest in the neighborhood.

Somebody wants to have him arrested instead.

French has been accused of misrepresenting himself as an architect while presenting his plans to build a handful of homes along the Wasson Way bike trail.

The Cincinnati Planning Commission recently approved his plans for four homes on separate 6,000-square-foot lots across the street from the Kroger store in the Hyde Park Plaza.

But French said he was “shocked” to fi nd out before the commission voted Dec. 6 that a warrant had been issued for his arrest.

“I called the Hamilton County warrant hotline number and found out that, yes, there was an open warrant for my arrest,” French said. “But I was never notifi ed. I went down to the prosecutor’s offi ce with my attorney to fi nd out why and couldn’t get an answer.”

French said he was told authorities had no

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intention of arresting him under the misdemeanor warrant, which has been handed over to the city prosecutor’s offi ce.

City prosecutors didn’t immediately respond to a request regarding the status of the case.

French said he couldn’t believe that a warrant had been issued in the fi rst place.

“If I had known this was going to happen six months ago, I wouldn’t have fought to build here,” French said.

Board had dinged him before French has had a longrunning feud with the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council, which opposed his original plan to build six houses on smaller lots in the same area along Wasson Way. Representatives of the neighborhood council could not be reached for comment.

French said he thinks

the council is simply opposed to his project under any circumstances and has attempted to defame his reputation to prevent his plans from going forward.

But this isn’t the fi rst time French has come under scrutiny for misusing the title “architect,” according to the Ohio Architects Board, a state regulatory agency.

The board investigated French in 2011 for naming his fi rm, Architectural Interventions LLC, even though the fi rm did not employ a licensed architect, according to public records requested by The Enquirer.

After questioning French, he agreed to change the name to Habitation Development Group LLC, and the case against him was closed, the records show.

The board was contacted earlier this year with the latest complaint against French, accusing him of identifying him-

self as an architect on the Wasson Way project’s website and in direct mailers to neighbors.

After further investigation, the board voted in September to refer the case to the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s offi ce, according to Shannon Himes, the board’s executive director.

“It’s rare when we see a case when somebody’s been warned twice about violating the title act,” Himes said, referring to an Ohio law that prohibits an individual from using the title “architect” without a fi rst having obtained a license.

In his defense, French said he’s never represented himself as a practicing architect, although he said he has a degree in architecture and has taught architecture classes.

“The way these people have gone after my character is just astonishing,” French said, referring to the complaint against him.

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A father and his kids learn they share a cancer gene. Now what?

Anne Saker Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

In some ways, Jim Adams’ genetic legacy to Lynn Riestenberg is written all over her face, same brown eyes, same curve of the nose.

But this year, medical advances revealed a genetic clue for cancer in the Lebanon family, presenting Adams, his adult daughter and his son with a challenge confronting thousands of other families nationwide who get similar news.

What do you do with the information?

Genes are units that pass traits from parent to child, like height or left-handedness. Mutations in genes cause changes in the body.

For decades, the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes have been known as tumor suppressors. Inherited mutations in those genes can raise the lifetime risk of breast cancer, which is one reason women have been encouraged to track health histories of mothers, aunts, sisters.

In recent years, though, researchers have found that men with aggressive forms of prostate cancer also have a BRCA mutation and can pass it on. Recent research has shown mutations can trigger not just breast cancer but also the deadliest cancers of the ovaries and pancreas.

The Urology Group in Norwood cares for most of the prostate cancer patients in the region. Dr. Gary Kirsh, president of the practice, is a specialist in advanced cases. He has urged patients with aggressive cancers to test for the BRCA mutation. The recommendation is easier now that the price for the test

Jim Adams of Lebanon and his daughter, Lynn Riestenberg, have been tested for an inherited genetic mutation that can increase the risk for certain cancers. Riestenberg says she is glad to know she has got the mutation because “now I can be proactive.” ANNE SAKER / THE ENQUIRER

dropped from several thousand dollars to about $250.

“It’s a complete shift in mindset, one that most doctors or even most urologists don’t yet appreciate,” Kirsh said.

The testing “has real implications for how we treat families.”

“Where I’m passionate about this is that if a man has a mutation, he needs to tell his daughter. It’s no longer simply telling your son to get his (prostate tested). Because if your daughter has the mutation, her lifetime risk of breast cancer is 85% higher.”

Sharing the news In early 2018, Jim Adams, 62, a husband, father of two, manager in a local beer distributorship, learned he had prostate cancer from out of nowhere at stage four. Prostate cancer is the sec-

ond-leading cause of death in men.

Given the seriousness of his case, his doctors off ered the gene-mutation test.

Adams said he worried about what the results would mean for his family.

“I’ve had a good life. I’ve seen my children grown and raised, married, with grandkids. I’ve made my peace,” he said.

“Then when the doctor suggested the test, I was like, well, here we go, it’s hereditary. OK, so how do I tell my children?”

In the spring of 2019, the test showed that Adams has the BRCA mutation. He broke the news to his children, who responded diff erently.

“Knowledge isn’t a burden,” said Riestenberg. “Forewarned is forearmed.

I’m not going to use this as a woe-is-me.

This is what I have, and this is what I need to do. I’m going to take the steps to reduce my risk as much as possible.”

“I understand that knowledge is power,” said her brother Jim Adams, “but knowledge can lead not to speculation but to a lot of worry. It’s one of those things that at this point, I’d rather not know. I’d rather not be focused on every little ailment that I get.”

Getting aggressive Riestenberg, 39, a health care administrator, got tested and learned she has the mutation. She responded with action. She rounded up a care team at TriHealth to craft a plan with drastic measures, including a hysterectomy scheduled for right after Christmas that will also remove her ovaries. She will undergo a stepped-up breast-imaging schedule, with the prospect of a double mastectomy in the distance.

Riestenberg, married with a 3-year-

old daughter, said some people don’t understand her aggressive plan.

“They’re right, I don’t have cancer – now,” she said. “But I need to be aware.”

Jim Adams the younger lives in Flora, Indiana, about 70 miles north of Indianapolis, with his wife, their 14-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son. At 36, he is an Army veteran and an automobile technician. He chose not to get the test now.

“Even if I do have the mutation, that doesn’t necessarily mean I’m going to get cancer,” he said. “For my sister, there’s preventive stuff they can do. But for me, (the test will) just let me know that I have the mutation and further past that, there’s not much to do.”

Picking right moment Riestenberg said she wants to test her young daughter now. But the experts have counseled that she wait until her daughter is old enough to make the choice.

“I’ll encourage her, try to give her all the best information that I can, to help her make that decision,” Riestenberg said.

The younger Jim Adams said, “My kids can decide what to do when they come of age.”

Jim Adams the elder, is responding well to his prostate cancer treatment and still working. He advocates with his co-workers to explore family medical histories and learn more about the legacy that comes through their genes.

“That way, when you go to the doctor, you know who had what, you’ll know the options,” he said, “and you can do what it takes to keep from being a statistic.”

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Holiday beef tenderloin and crispy roasted potatoes; and how to grate nutmeg Holiday beef tenderloin with Latin rub

Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld

Just the mention of beef tenderloin in my recent column brought about requests for roasting. I can understand that, since choice tenderloin is expensive but so appropriate for holidays, and easy to roast. Plus it can be made ahead.

If you’re serving this as a buff et, roasted asparagus showered with Parmesan right out of the oven is a nice veggie, since it tastes good at room temperature, too. Add some extra crispy roasted potatoes (baking soda is the secret – see my tip below) and you’ve got a feast.

Crispy roasted potatoes: baking soda is the secret Cut potatoes as you like, then boil with baking soda BEFORE roasting.

Baking soda, being alkaline, breaks down potatoes’ surfaces, making them a little pasty looking on the outside.

That translates into crisp outsides with creamier centers after roasting.

Add 1⁄ 2 teaspoon baking soda to every 2 quarts salted water. Bring to a boil, add potatoes and cook about 10 minutes af-

Depending upon how much tenderloin you buy, you may have some rub left.

The USDA recommends 10 minutes per pound to cook beef tenderloin.

Ingredients Rub: ⁄ 4 cup cumin

1

See the hard shell on nutmeg? You have to crack that off prior to grating.

3 tablespoons chili powder

We like our beef tenderloin rare.

2 tablespoons ground coriander

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2-3 teaspoons salt

ter returning to boil. Drain, let rest in pot to dry a bit, then toss with olive oil, etc., and roast in hot oven.

Seriouseats.com site has a good tutorial on this method.

1 teaspoon pepper roast to a higher temperature, so if you have folks who like their meat more done, you’re good to go.

⁄ 4 teaspoon cinnamon

3

⁄ 4 to 3⁄ 4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1

Tenderloin: 3-5 pound tenderloin (for every person, count on about 6 oz. raw weight).

Nutmeg - why is it so hard to grate?

⁄ 2 cup dry red wine mixed with 1⁄ 2 cup beef broth.

1

It’s probably still in the dark brown shell. Give it a shake – if nutmeg rattles, crack shell off .

Fresh nutmeg is stronger than dried so use about 3⁄ 4 as much as dried.

Crispy roasted potatoes: baking soda is the secret Cut potatoes as you like, then boil with baking soda BEFORE roasting. Baking soda, being alkaline, breaks down potatoes’ surfaces, making them a little pasty looking on the outside. That translates into crisp outsides with creamier centers after roasting.

Add 1⁄ 2 teaspoon baking soda to every 2 quarts salted water. Bring to a boil, add potatoes and cook about 10 minutes after returning to boil. Drain, let rest in pot to dry a bit, then toss with olive oil, etc., and roast in hot oven. Seriouseats.com site has a good tutorial on this method.

And remember, there’s carryover cooking which means when you remove the meat from the oven, the internal temperature continues to rise a few more degrees.

Preheat oven to 400-425.

Cover loosely with foil and let stand 10-20 minutes before carving. That way, the meat “relaxes," and juices collected in the center will redistribute throughout meat, making for a moist roast.

Rub meat all over with olive oil. Then sprinkle lightly but nicely with rub, patting the rub in as needed.

Serve with pan juices if desired. Equally delicious at room temperature or chilled.

Place in sprayed roasting pan, pour red wine mixture in the bottom of the pan, and roast until thickest part registers about 125-135 for rare to medium-rare, or 140-150 for medium.

Check every once in a while since you don’t want to over cook or meat will be dry. Know that the slimmer end will

Tip: Tenderloin is yummy with a premade rub, too. Check out abouteating.com for ideas.

Instructions Bring meat to room temperature 30 minutes or so prior to roasting.

A plain quality olive oil with salt and freshly ground pepper is excellent, too.

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Please help families in our community this holiday season Michael T. LaRosa Guest Columnist Community Press

We all know that hunger exists in our communities, but we may not fully understand to what extent. The reality is that one-in-fi ve children in Cincinnati are food insecure, meaning they are unsure of where their next meal will come from.

In our community, Freestore Foodbank collaborates with over 500 regional agencies to serve a 20-county area, distributing 33 million meals annually.

Freestore Foodbank provides a number of innovative programs that are tailored to meet the needs of those experiencing food insecurity in an accessible way. Whether it’s through schools, the VA clinic, medical providers, mobile markets, or other channels, Freestore

Foodbank works to tangibly improve lives by eliminating hunger.

In many Tristate communities, a sizable percentage of students rely on their school’s free and reduced meals throughout the week. As a supplement, Freestore Foodbank’s ‘Power Pack’ program sends packages of food home with students to ensure they have food on weekends.

Each Power Pack contains over a dozen food items that are shelf-stable and kid-friendly. When I asked how the Power Pack program impacts the lives of students, Freestore Foodbank’s Executive Director Kurt Reiber told the story of a young boy who is a Power Pack recipient.

The child’s school had recently been added for Power Pack distribution; when the boy received a Power Pack for the fi rst time he asked his teacher if he would continue to receive the food on a regular basis. His teacher told him that

he would be given a Power Pack each week, and the young boy responded with relief saying that his parents had to sell all of his toys to pay their family’s rent, but now with this food he would be able to help his whole family have something to eat. There’s a rawness in that story; the honest struggle that’s only revealed through the openness of a child.

It’s easy to make ourselves the center of the holiday season; our own families, children and loved ones; the stressors of shopping, planning and preparing. But in the spirit of the season this year, consider shifting your focus to giving back.

From people you’ve never met, to the neighbor you never knew struggled, help local families have a happier holiday season by participating in the LaRosa’s “Feed Our Neighbors In Need” program.

To help, consider stopping by any Greater Cincinnati LaRosa’s Family Pizzeria location from Nov. 18 through Dec.

31 and for a $10 Buddy Card – we’ll contribute $ 5 to Freestore Foodbank when you do (The $ 10 Buddy Card is good for a free large cheese pizza with the purchase of any large pizza, and is good for 14 uses, or 14 free large cheese pizzas within one year). I hope you’ll join us in helping our family help other families by participating in the “Feed Our Neighbors In Need” program.

For a full list of pizzeria locations, visit www.larosas.com/fi nd. For more information about the good work of the Freestore Foodbank, visit http://freestorefoodbank.org.

Michael T. LaRosa is Chief Executive Offi cer of LaRosa’s, Inc. LaRosa’s was founded in 1954 on Cincinnati’s West Side by Buddy LaRosa. It is now a $167 million restaurant company with 65 pizzerias serving neighborhoods in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.

To learn more about LaRosa’s, go to http://www.larosas.com.

2020 Jeff erson Award: Nominate a deserving volunteer Peggy Kreimer Hodgson The Rotary Club of Cincinnati

The Jeff erson Awards have been called the the Nobel Prizes for community service, and the next winner could be in Greater Cincinnati’s back yard, said Bill Shula, who coordinates the local nomination process for The Rotary Club of Cincinnati.

Nominations are being accepted from the public through Jan. 17, 2020.

Applications are available at www.cincinnati.com/jeff ersonawards.

Shula chairs the Jeff erson Award

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Committee that will choose a local winner to compete for the national award.

In the past 15 years, eight local winners have gone on to receive the national award, said Shula, of Bethel, Ohio.

In 2019, Tim Arnold of Northside, who founded Lawn Life to give jobs and a second chance to at-risk young people, won the national award.

Other recent national winners were Nancy Eigel-Miller of Mariemont, honored in 2018 for suicide prevention work, and Suzy DeYoung of Milford, honored in 2017, for creating a non-profit that enlists restaurant owners to help

feed low income families.

The Jeff erson Awards is a program of the national non-profi t Multiplying Good, which promotes community service and presents the national Jeff erson Awards honoring outstanding service in more than a dozen categories, from service by public offi cials and professional sports fi gures to service by private citizens, students and corporations.

The local nomination process is for the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for Outstanding Public Service Benefi ting Local Communities, part of the overall Jeff erson Awards. Winners are cho-

sen in more than 90 communities throughout the country. The Rotary Club of Cincinnati administers the program here, with partners The Cincinnati Enquirer and WKRC-TV Local 12. Nominees do not have to be Rotary members.

Bob Herzog of Local 12 will honor three local fi nalists and present the local Jeff erson Award at the weekly Rotary luncheon Feb. 27 at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel, downtown.

The winning nominee becomes one of 90 national fi nalists. Typically, fi ve national winners are honored in a ceremony in Washington, D.C., in June.

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Sports Loveland seeks new baseball coach Steve Plitt has resigned after one season Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – Dec. 12. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

LOVELAND - They’re looking for a new head baseball coach on Tiger Trail as Steve Plitt has resigned the position after one season for professional reasons. Plitt was hired in the summer of 2018 and coached the Tigers to a 10-15 mark last spring (5-9 Eastern Cincinnati Conference).

Previously under Ken Reed, who stepped down in 2018, the Tigers had won three consecutive league titles.

“This decision comes with a heavy heart and it is not an easy one, as Love-

land is and will always be a special place for myself and my family,” Plitt said via e-mail. “I have off ered to remain involved in the baseball program in a volunteer capacity if the new head coach would need my help when time allowed.

My focus from day one has always been about developing and making the student-athletes better on and off the fi eld.

They are a special group of young men that will continue to represent themselves, their families and Loveland High School in a positive light to make the Loveland community proud.”

Chuck Warden, Griffi n Williams and Roy Wimmers were Plitt’s varsity assistants. The junior varsity was led by Plitt’s son Bryce and Ryne Terry, both former Tiger players, and the freshman team was led by former Tigers Darren Sackett and Sam Timmerman.

The current status of the staff is unknown.

Steve Plitt’s wife Julie, recently

stepped aside as volleyball coach after a long prep run at Loveland, Wyoming and Reading. She coached her daughter, Marie at Loveland who is now at Ball State.

Son Drew Plitt is Ball State’s starting quarterback and is also remembered for being under center in 2013 when Loveland won the Division II state football championship. He most recently quarterbacked the Cardinals to a win over the Miami RedHawks, throwing for over 300 yards for the fourth time this season. Ball State fi nished 2019 5-7 with the win over Lending Tree Bowl-bound (Mobile, AL) Miami.

The Loveland baseball program has produced several notable players in recent years including Luke Waddell (Georgia Tech), Jay Wilson (Miami University), Jason Christian (Michigan, Oakland A’s), Danny Rosenbaum (Xavier, Nationals, Red Sox) and Adam Engel (Louisville, White Sox).

Former Loveland baseball coach Steve Plitt watched former Tiger Luke Waddell, left, and Chase Murray of CHCA in April when Georgia Tech faced the Miami Hurricanes. PROVIDED

SHORT HOPS Alex Harrison

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Boys basketball

Dixie Heights junior Kenady Beil, 2019 state meet. JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

What to watch for in high school swimming Shelby Dermer and James Weber Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Here are the top storylines to watch in Greater Cincinnati boys and girls swimming and diving this season.

Boys swimming and diving OHIO A dozen for St. Xavier?

St. Xavier remained at the summit of the Ohio swimming landscape last year, winning its 11th consecutive Division I state team championship and 40th overall. The top spot of the podium at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton is usually reserved for the AquaBombers. Will the Long Blue Line make it 12 in a row?

St. Xavier will return plenty of quality swimmers who made an impact in Canton last winter. Senior Nate Buse was on St. Xavier’s 200 medley relay that was state runner-up and placed in the 100 butterfl y and 100 breaststroke. Senior Scott Sobolweski was state runner-up in the 100 breastsroke.

Sycamore’s Carson Foster back for more In September, Sycamore’s Carson Foster made the USA National Team.

Seven months earlier at the state championship in Canton, Foster and older brother, Jake, combined for eight state championships to lead the Aviators to a second-place fi nish. The brothers shared the Most Outstanding Swimmer Award and Foster set a national record in the 200 free. Foster will likely see the top of the podium in Canton multiple times this February, will it be enough to challenge St. Xavier for a team title?

Another double-dip for Chaney?

As a sophomore at Fenwick in 2018, Adam Chaney brought home a pair of state championships in the 50 and 100 free. Last season at Mason, Chaney set new state and pool records in both races, increasing his state title count to four.

Will anyone challenge Chaney from winning both events for a third-straight season?

Cincinnati sweep Last season at state, Cincinnati-area individual and relay swimmers won all

11 of the boys Division I swimming events. St. Xavier and Sycamore combined for 10, and Lakota East’s Jacob McDonald polished off the sweep with a win the 500 free.

McDonald is looking to repeat as the 500 free champion, but he also found the podium with a sixth-place fi nish in the 100 backstroke. Younger brother, Adam, a sophomore, was in four races — 200 MR, 200 IM, 100 breaststroke, 400 FR — at state for the Thunderhawks.

Top boys diver?

The only event in Canton that Cincinnati failed to capture in Division I was the 1-meter dive. Talawanda junior Samuel Hool fi nished seventh last year and St. Xavier’s Ben Cutforth was 15th.

In Division II, Wyoming’s Illusha Gerasimchuk won a diving championship last season. Pavel Gerasimchuk, now a junior, was 14th and Mariemont’s Nathan Cox, a junior, fi nished ninth.

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❚ St. Xavier led 42-13 at halftime Dec. 10 and eventually topped Western Brown 74-43. The Bombers then beat Roger Bacon 68-31 Dec. 14. ❚ Moeller bounced back from its fi rst loss in 50 games, defeating Flagler Palm Coast (Florida) 83-29 Dec. 13 and improving to 2-1. ❚ Improving to 5-0, Cincinnati Country Day defeated New Miami 7557 Dec. 10 and beat Seven Hills 59-43 Dec. 13. ❚ Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy lost at North College Hill 43-39 Dec. 10, but defeated Norwood 69-41 Dec. 13 and topped Reading 84-56 Dec. 14. ❚ Indian Hill used Wyatt Wachs’ 23 points to beat Madeira 62-33 Dec. 10.

The Braves then beat Mariemont 73-55 Dec. 13. ❚ Deer Park jumped to the top of the Cincinnati Hills League, beating Taylor 67-50 Dec. 10 and Finneytown 7867 Dec. 13. ❚ Madeira fell at Wyoming 65-49 Dec. 13 and to Batavia 47-45 Dec. 14. ❚ ❚ Loveland topped Kings 66-46 Dec. 10, but lost at Walnut Hills 42-39 Dec. 13. ❚ Clark Montessori defeated Summit Country Day 58-54 Dec. 10, then lost to North College Hill 63-53 Dec. 13. ❚ Mariemont fell to Wyoming 71-63 Dec. 10 and to Indian Hill 73-55 Dec. 13. ❚ Purcell Marian won at Badin 6756 Dec. 10 and at Carroll 52-46 Dec. 13 before losing to Newport Catholic 5844 Dec. 14. ❚ Curtis Harrison scored 33 points with nine rebounds and four steals when Seven Hills topped Miami Valley Christian Dec. 10. Harrison then scored 24 points in a 59-43 loss to Cincinnati Country Day Dec. 13 and had 20 points in a 64-35 win over Lockland Dec. 14. ❚ Summit Country Day beat Cincinnati Christian 44-43 Dec. 13. ❚ Walnut Hills won 58-50 at Anderson Dec. 10 and beat Loveland 42-39 Dec. 13 to improve to 4-1. ❚ Withrow lost 49-44 at Milford Dec. 10 and fell to Kings 49-47 Dec. 13.

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Greater Cincinnati football recruits line up off ers, visits Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

From the early morning hours of Dec. 18 until late afternoon, numerous Greater Cincinnati student-athletes will be in ceremonies for college football’s early signing day. In recent years, it has become more common than the traditional signing day (Feb. 5).

Players can still wait to sign in February, but often when colleges announce their full classes in winter, many of them have been signed for nearly two months and some will have already enrolled early and begun conditioning. Such will be the case for Princeton High School/Ohio State commits Paris Johnson Jr. and Darrion Henry.

Until signing Dec. 18 or Feb. 5, verbal commitments are not binding. However, here’s the latest notes on commits, visits and off ers.

An Iowa State commit from the summer, Division II Off ensive Player of the Year Miyan Williams of Winton Woods made the most of a recent visit to Ohio State and switched allegiances to the Buckeyes.

Meantime, teammate DeMeer Blankumsee (wide receiver) is still open for business after de-committing from Toledo. Though they fell short mathematical-

ly in the playoff s, Winton Woods knocked off this year’s Division II (La Salle) and Division III (Trotwood-Madison) champions. Williams now joins Johnson and Henry of Princeton, Elder tight end Joe Royer and lineman Jakob James and La Salle kicker Jake Seibert moving on to OSU. Next year’s odds-on favorite for Mr. Football (won by Wyoming’s Evan Prater, a Cincinnati Bearcat commit this year) is Corey Kiner of Roger Bacon. Kiner has offers from most major players in college football and just picked one up from the top seed in the College Football Playoff , LSU. He also visited Nippert Stadium for UC’s last home game and was photographed with 2016’s Ohio Mr. Football Michael Warren II. Though the odds are heavy, keeping Kiner home with Prater would likely sell a ticket or two.

Before anyone gets too worked up, Kiner also visited Michigan at the end of November and was photographed with former Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson.

In addition to Prater, who is scheduled to sign around lunchtime Dec. 18. Luke Fickell’s UC Bearcats have reached out to a number of locals, including Princeton defensive back Leroy Bowers. Bowers has also picked up off ers from Akron and Pitt recently. He would eventually join

teammate Jaheim Thomas should he choose the Bearcats.

The UC coaching staff appears to be stacking up on preferred walk-ons with off ers out to Roger Bacon off ensive lineman Nolan Tebbe, Fairfi eld receiver Phil Thomas and Anderson all-purpose man James Camden. Middletown linebacker Cameron Junior has also visited Nippert and been off ered, in addition to a visit to Pitt.

Jaymar Hargrove-Mundy and Iesa Jarmon of La Salle, have attracted UC interest as well as Jaylen Johnson and Devonta Smith. All return for Pat McLaughlin’s DII state champs next year and all have multiple off ers with Johnson receiving the most and leaning toward Ohio State according to 247sports.com. The most recent off er for Hargrove-Mundy and Jarmon came from Buff alo.

Sophomore running back Gi’Bran Payne’s stock is up also with a recent offer from Pitt. Pitt and Ohio University were at La Salle’s pre-championship workouts (as well as Elder’s) and Lancer off ensive lineman Paul Haywood was also a topic of discussion.

Sticking with big guys, Mason lineman Paul Rodriguez had a Rutgers visit, Princeton’s Vincent Munlin Jr. a Fordham and Eastern Illinois visit and Mao Glynn of Walnut Hills an Iowa State visit.

Swimming

Sycamore's Carson Foster took the top spot with a title in the 200 freestyle at the Division I state swim meet on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at C.T. Branin Natatorium. ADAM BAUM/THE ENQUIRER

Ursuline swimmer Claudia Butterfi eld celebrates on the podium at the OHSAA state swimming and diving championships in Canton, Ohio, Friday, Feb. 23. TONY TRIBBLE/FOR THE ENQUIRER

fi nish (5th) for Division II girls. Now, Ella Jo Piersma will hope to lead the program to another stellar showing. As a freshman last season, she found the podium in the 100 free (4th) and 200 free (3rd).

Will Jo Piersma take the next step and win a state title this season?

Top diver?

Last season, Morgan Southall won West Clermont’s fi rst-ever state title, claiming top honors in the 1-meter dive.

Who is the best girls diver this year? In Division II, all signs point to Wyoming’s Courtney Grace, who won a district diving title as a freshman last season and fi nished fourth at state. In Division I, Loveland’s Riley Bullock was fi fth at districts and sixth at state as a junior last season. As a sophomore, Mount Notre Dame’s Sarah Krusinski was district runner-up.

NORTHERN KENTUCKY Whistling Dixie Dixie Heights fi nished second in the team standings at the girls state meet last year behind similarly named seniors Kenady Beil and Selina Reil, who return as seniors. Sophomore Mackenzie Tucker and freshman Callie Young also

scored at the state meet.

Beil and Reil both won a pair of individual medals. All four produced topfour fi nishes in a pair of relays. Tucker scored points in the consolation fi nal in both her solo events, and Young scored in one.

Beil fi nished second in the 200-yard freestyle and third in the 100 butterfl y. In both, she met automatic All-American standards and in the freestyle she set a personal best. She won three regional championships: The 200 medley relay, the 200 freestyle and the 100 butterfl y, setting regional meet records in the medley relay and the butterfl y.

Reil fi nished second in the 500 free and seventh in the breaststroke.

The Colonels hope to build some more depth behind that group. Maycie Skaggs had a strong meet in an eightteam invitational at Scott Dec. 7.

Bluebirds fl ying high Highlands returns plenty of splash from last year’s team, who were boys regional champions and combined team champions.

The Highlands boys team was third in the state for the second straight year be-

hind diver Finn Murphy and returning standouts Mac Russell, Jack Banks, Jake Ryan and Will Griffi th.

Russell had two top-fi ve solo medals at state and Banks had two solo medals.

Russell was regional champion in the 50 and 100 free. Banks had a regional title The group was key in three top-fi ve relays and regional championship foursomes.

Pandas and Colonels Covington Catholic and Notre Dame, traditional powers, will look to reclaim their dominance this year.

Notre Dame was regional champion last year in girls. The top returners are all-region selections Riley Jordan and Allie Weidinger.

Covington Catholic graduated standouts such as Ethan Hanna, but are led by returners Bret Holt and Patrick Lester, who scored points at the state meet.

NKY rules the diving board Northern Kentucky returns nine state qualifi ers in boys diving, led by state runner-up Finn Murphy. The Highlands senior was state champion in 2018. CovCath senior Jude Dierker was a state medalist last year, and Holy Cross senior Peyton Fletcher was 10th.

Northern Kentucky returns seven state qualifi ers in girls diving. State runner-up Marian Tiemeier (Campbell County) graduated, but state medalist Peyton Moore from Cooper returns.

Scott junior Alexis Epperson is the second-highest returning state fi nisher, placing 12th at state.

Others to watch Scott senior Caroline Meister won a medal in the 50 freestyle last year.

Ryle had a young group of state qualifi ers last year who earned all-star status, including Alexa Arkenberg, Avery Floyd, Audrey West and Emily Robinson. Arkenberg had two top-three fi nishes in the regional meet.

Other returning boys all-stars are Eli Shoyat (Beechwood), David Lanham and Seth Young (Dixie), Tristen Richards (Beechwood) and Brandon Thomas (Conner)

of the year to Summit Country Day 4438 Dec. 9. Indian Hill then rebounded by topping Mariemont 51-31 Dec. 11 and Reading 54-16 Dec. 14. ❚ Deer Park beat Finneytown 52-33 Dec. 11, but lost 51-27 to Wyoming Dec. 14. ❚ Madeira fell to Wyoming 51-37 Dec. 11, then beat Taylor 47-42 Dec. 14. ❚ Mount Notre Dame beat Bedford North Lawrence 70-37 Dec. 14, improving to 8-0. ❚ Ursuline Academy fell at Mercy

McAuley 44-26 Dec. 10. ❚ St. Ursula topped Seton 58-55 Dec. 10, but lost to Kentucky’s Bishop Brossart 66-50 Dec. 15. ❚ Purcell Marian furthered its winning streak to six games by beating McNicholas 60-37 Dec. 11 and Alter 4837 Dec. 14. ❚ Jillian Hayes scored 23 points with 12 rebounds to lead Loveland to a 58-23 victory at Milford Dec. 14. Loveland also won at Turpin 69-35 Dec. 11. ❚ Seven Hills was defeated by CHCA

43-42 Dec. 9 and Norwood 61-42 Dec. 14. ❚ Summit Country Day won 44-38 at Indian Hil Dec. 9 and at MVCA 62-19 Dec. 14. ❚ Walnut Hills beat Kings 79-33 Dec. 11 and Turpin 66-20 Dec. 14. Sean Kelly Darks stuff ed the stats over Kings, recording 19 points, eight rebounds, six steals, fi ve assists and four blocks. ❚ Withrow lost 58-27 at West Clermont Dec. 11 and at Anderson 70-27 Dec. 14.

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Girls swimming and diving OHIO Three-peat for Mason?

While its streak doesn’t quite rival St. Xavier’s, Mason girls swimming and diving heads into this season as the twotime defending Division I state team champion. Last year, the Comets captured back-to-back titles despite not winning a single state championship. If Mason can climb the team standings again, it will become the third Cincinnati-area program to three-peat, joining St. Ursula (1993-95) and Ursuline (200002).

Ursuline is always strong Ursuline was the next highest-scoring Cincinnati-area girls team in Division I, fi nishing sixth. The Lions will miss state champion Megan Glass, but return key swimmers including Bella Matesa, who fi nished fi fth in the 50 free and Claudia Butterfi eld, who was third in the 100 breaststroke. Matesa, Butterfi eld and Amanda Paxson were a part of Ursuline’s 400 free relay team that fi nished fourth.

Who will lead CHL? Last season, Mariemont’s Cora Dupre became the most decorated athlete in Cincinnati Hills League history with fi ve total state championships. Her two titles anchored a sixth-place fi nish for Mariemont, which was the second-best team fi nish for Cincinnati-area D-II girls teams. Mariemont, Wyoming and Indian Hill all fi nished in the top-15. Mariemont must replace a senior-laden team from last season, which includes a 200 free relay squad of all seniors that fi nished third. Wyoming will return its entire 200 free relay team that qualifi ed for state.

Jo Piersma will lead Seven Hills Last season, state-champion Emma Shuppert led Seven Hills to the best local

Out of Clermont Northeastern, two-sport standout Skyler Schmidt has had visits to West Virginia and Purdue.

Lakota West sophomore Tegra Tshabola continues to open eyes from major players as he’s added a Florida and USC off er in addition to previous off ers from Ohio State, LSU and Kentucky.

Tshabola began the season at age 15, 6foot-6 and 300 pounds.

In no particular order, Elder receiver Evan Vollmer, who also sports a 35 ACT and 5.0 weighted GPA, has been off ered by the University of Chicago, home of the fi rst Heisman Trophy winner Jay Berwanger. Akron has off ered Princeton quarterback MJ Horton, while Western Kentucky, Fordham and Kent State have off ered St. Xavier quarterback Matthew Rueve. Harrison signal-caller Connor Kinnett has an off er from a Butler and a preferred walk-on spot at Louisville.

Hamilton sophomore Kaleb Johnson has an off er from Iowa State and Wilmington kicker Rory Bell has committed to Temple. Summit Country Day kicker Graham Nicholson visited Miami University.

Current seniors can sign Dec. 18, or wait until the offi cial signing day Feb. 5.

Otherwise, off ers and verbals can be publicized on Twitter via edits and such but artwork doesn’t count with the NCAA, only signed letters-of-intent.

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Girls basketball ❚ Cincinnati Country Day improved to 8-0 on the year, beating Roger Bacon 58-48 Dec. 9, North College Hill 68-32 Dec. 11 and CHCA 70-35 Dec. 14. ❚ CHCA edged Seven Hills 43-42 Dec. 14. Kiylah Smoot’s 16 points, seven rebounds, fi ve assists and fi ve steals were all team highs. ❚ Indian Hill dropped its fi rst contest

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A group from the Ken Anderson Alliance loved their visit to Doscher’s Candies.

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Ken Anderson Alliance loves Doscher’s On Dec. 7 a group from the Ken Anderson Alliance visited Doscher’s Candies in Newtown. The group received a tour and got to see how they make their delicious candy canes.

Greg Clark, of Anderson Township and one of the owners, said, “We love to invite the community to see our candy factory at work during the busy holiday season.”

Doscher’s, which produces local favorite French Chew, as well as hand made candy canes, has been a Cincinnati tradition since 1871. Doscher’s is the oldest candy cane company in the United States.

The Ken Anderson Alliance is a local nonprofi t that provides small group outings for adults with developmental disabilities so members can enjoy and be a part of the community.

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Community Christmas Day dinner St. Paul Lutheran Church, 5433 Madison Road, Madisonville, will be hosting a free dinner on Christmas day at noon for any and all who would like to join us.

We will be serving a hot meal, singing Christmas carols and there will be gifts for everyone. It is our mission that no one in our community be alone or hungry on this special day.

For more information, call the church offi ce at 513-271-4147.

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OHC recommends you contact one of the many cancer support organizations.

They can help you understand your family member’s situation, how they may be feeling and what you can do to support them, not only during the holidays, but throughout their entire cancer journey.

Visit ohcare.com, Patient Resources for a list of organizations.

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IT services company becomes employee-owned BLUE ASH – Intrust IT, a Cincinnati IT support, managed services and cyber security company, is proud to be employee-owned through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) as of Nov. 27.

Founded in 1992 by Tim Rettig, a second-generation technology entrepreneur, Intrust IT has an awardwinning culture and a hyper-focus on customer satisfaction.

As a locally owned small business, the Intrust staff empathizes with business owners and provides responsive IT support. Radical management practices, such as the Great Game of Business open-book management, allowed Intrust IT to become debt-free ahead of schedule.

These practices fast-tracked the ESOP transition, originally scheduled for 2020, to be completed in 2019.

“Our transition to an ESOP will enhance our great employee engagement even more as employees have a stake in the outcome in the form of retirement benefi ts tied to the success of the company,” Rettig said. “I was inspired by the successful transition to an ESOP of my father’s software company about 15 years ago, and it still operates in Dayton today. At some point, all companies will have to change ownership models, this seemed like the most positive way to transition a company to new ownership.”

Intrust IT has emphasized building a sustainable organization through a focus on customer satisfaction and the three pillars of empathy for the customer, ingenuity in fi nding solutions and happiness.

“Providing transparency and keeping employees in the know has been an important part of our journey together as a company,” Rettig explained. “Our many awards and achievements have been made possible by the skills and dedication of our team members. When they go the extra mile, it’s going to benefi t and enrich all of us as a company. This helps provide assurance that our jobs are going to be there for the long term.”

The focus on customer satisfaction is fueled by a daily review of the customer satisfaction numbers.

“An ESOP creates an environment where there is much less employee turnover, which is a common problem in the IT industry,” Rettig said. “By having more tenured employees, we are able to off er better support to clients through more skilled and stable employees. Plus, with the engaged employees at Intrust, we not only understand IT, but we get to know the business aspects of each client’s unique business as well.”

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In addition, the company remains committed to promoting a positive and professional work environment where people matter. “Some of our clients have been with us since we started 27 years ago. There are a lot of acquisitions in our industry. This ESOP helps our clients know that we will be here for them,” Rettig said.

“We are committed to excellent customer service and building a great partnership with them.”

Janice Weiser, Intrust IT

Local provider helps make the holidays easier for cancer patients The cancer team at OHC (Oncology Hematology Care) wants their patients to enjoy the holiday season with their families and friends, so OHC’s Laura Wel-

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dishofer, DNP, Advanced Practice Provider at OHC’s offi ces in Kenwood and Eastgate, is providing some suggestions to make the holidays easier and more enjoyable for your loved one with cancer.

The holidays can wear even the healthiest person out. There is shopping to do, food to cook, cards to mail, a house to be cleaned, decorations to be hung, and the list goes on. If you or someone you love has cancer, these tasks could be a little overwhelming.

“One of the most common issues for cancer patients is fatigue,” said Laura.

“Even though they are deeply exhausted, they still want to enjoy the holidays Weldishofer like everyone else. One idea is for those whose family member looks forward to putting up decorations: take the grandchildren over to hang them together, and then maybe watch a movie together. They still enjoy their favorite part of the holidays and spend time with their loved ones.”

Another holiday task that can be daunting is shopping. “It’s easy to do holiday shopping online, but if your loved one enjoys going to stores, you could off er to take them shopping. If they love wrapping gifts, you can off er to do the shopping for them, and then when you get home, make their favorite holiday beverage and wrap the gifts together if they feel up to it. This helps them complete the task but more importantly, the two (or more) of you get to spend time together.

Most likely you’ll be helping them with their to-do list as well as providing emotional support,” Laura said.

Holidays dinners are another tradition that may be challenging for your loved one with cancer.

“When someone is receiving treatment, it may affect their sense of taste,” said Laura. “Food may lack fl avor or taste too sweet, salty or metallic, or they may not experience any diff erence. I recommend you ask your family member if there’s anything special they’d like and quietly include it as part of the meal. It’s important when serving food, don’t automatically point out that you prepared special foods for them. This could make them feel awkward or burdensome. Instead, just include it with the rest of your meal. Your loved one will know what to choose and what to avoid without any unwanted attention. Not only will this reduce any food-related stress, it’s also another opportunity to show support. And you can focus on your time together instead of what’s on the table.”

“I’ve learned from my patients that what they want most during the holidays is to spend time with you.

They want to talk and laugh and hug and relish the moment. It’s an opportunity for them to take a break from cancer and enjoy their favorite people,” Laura added.

If you want to make your celebrations easier for your loved one with cancer but not sure where to start,

Cincinnati Sports Club will begin holding special “Exercise For Cancer” classes designed specifi cally for those who have been weakened by their cancer treatments beginning Tuesday, Jan. 7.

The hour-long classes are open to both members and non-members and will be held each Tuesday and Thursday from 1-2 p.m. in eight-week sessions.

The classes will be led by Cincinnati Sports Club Private Trainer and ACE (American Council of Exercise) Cancer Care Specialist Claire Wellington. Wellington was inspired to teach these classes after witnessing the diff erence that exercise made in the life of her father after being treated with chemotherapy and radiation for Stage 4 Lung and Lymph Node Cancer.

Says Wellington, “My dad was given a very grim outlook after being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. He had 9 weeks of radiation followed by a few weeks of chemotherapy which left him feeling weak, exhausted and not at all himself. My siblings and I decided that we needed to get him out of the house and moving, so we signed him up for the “60 for 60” program at Cincinnati Wellington Sports Club. He came to the Club faithfully every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m., and we saw an immediate change in him. He improved his strength and stamina, made a lot of new friends, and his entire mental outlook changed as well. After the initial 60 days in the program had concluded, he decided to enroll as a full member. He died a few years later, but I am a fi rm believer that we had an extra 2 years with him due to his regular exercise regime, and am extremely grateful for that time.

Exercise not only improves strength and endurance, but it lifts your spirits and builds your self-confi dence.

For this reason, I decided that I had to be involved in the launch of this exciting, new exercise program in honor of my father, as we are upon the 6th anniversary of his passing. I want to give back to others who have undergone or are undergoing cancer treatments, and show them the diff erence that consistent exercise can make in their lives.”

A typical “Exercise for Cancer” class will include a blood pressure and pulse oximeter test at the onset, followed by a 15-minute warm-up, 20 minutes of strength training and 20 minutes of cardio. Each participant will receive ongoing expertise, guidance and support from Wellington in a structured format along with an exercise band for at-home use, and the accompanying LiveStrong booklet.

The cost for Cincinnati Sports Club members to enroll in the eight-week session is $20. Non-members must register for the “60 for 60” PREP program at a fee of $60.

Now in its 30th year, and locally owned and operated, Cincinnati Sports Club has grown steadily across 16 acres at 3950 Red Bank Road in Fairfas. It is accessible by three street entrances – at 3950 Red Bank Road, 5535 Murray Avenue and 3939 Virginia Avenue.

For more information on the Exercise for Cancer program or membership, visit www.CincinnatiSportsClub.com, or call 513-527-4000.

Julie Whitney, Phillippi-Whitney Communications LLC

Obituaries Dr. Nancy A. Wisely MADEIRA - 1937-2019

Dr. Nancy A. Wisely, age 82, passed away on November 23, 2019.

Born in Springfield, Illinois, on February 4, 1937 to the late William H. Wisely and Hazel A. Wisely (Steinberg). Beloved wife of Mark R. Jorgensen. Former wife of Augustus A. Mercurio. Loving mother to Michael, Paul (Monica Cianelli), David (Matilda) and John (Kathy) Mercurio. Grandmother to Erin, Paula, Ryan, Alec, Kevin, David, Laura, Eric and Steven Mercurio. She is also survived by her sister Janet Wisely Dickason and many cousins, nieces and a nephew.

Nancy was a graduate of Champaign High School (Illinois) and completed her undergraduate degree at Penn State University (Journalism, B.A., 1958). She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Upon graduation from Penn State, she worked in advertising for BBDO (Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn), a large advertising agency in New York City. Upon marriage to Augustus Mercurio, she left her job and raised four sons. Nancy resumed a professional career after divorce and later graduated from the University of Minnesota (Sociology, Ph.D., 1993) with a specialization in the sociology of art. She taught at the University of Minnesota, Illinois State University and Stephen F. Austin State Uni-

versity in Nacogdoches, Texas. Students loved her classes and teaching style, which featured unconventional insights and keen humor. Some students even said that her classes were a life-changing event.

Nancy was devoted to her family and had a wide circle of friends.

She genuinely enjoyed people and her many dear friends and relatives were just as devoted to her. Upon retirement from teaching, Nancy was active as an artist, a member in book clubs and a memoir group. She enjoyed her family, friends, reading, painting, gardening, nature walks (especially on Lake Superior’s North Shore) and rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals. Her four sons are particularly grateful for her persistence to instill creativity into their being, a passion for the outdoors, and passing on her love of Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel and music in general on to them. She could commonly be seen walking the streets of Madeira regardless of the weather. She was a member of the Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society, regularly supporting many arts organizations and activities.

Join us for a memorial service to celebrate her life and art held on Friday December 20th, 2019 at The Barn at 6980 Cambridge Ave in Cincinnati, OH 45227 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Memorials may be made to the Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati Foundation, the Cincinnati Art Museum, or the Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society.

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SCHOOL NEWS Local students and employees gift NEEDS Pantry Holiday gifts are arriving fast and furious for the food pantry operated by NorthEast Emergency Distribution Services (NEEDS), located within Kenwood Baptist Church, 8341 Kenwood Rd. And they couldn’t be more welcome, as NEEDS now provides emergency assistance to about 800 families each year.

Gifts to the pantry began in early November, with the students at Blue Ash Elementary school collecting food for their neighbors in need.

NEEDS was also chosen as one of the charities to benefi t from St. Xavier High School’s annual food drive. St. X students fi lled an entire truck with donated items.

Maple Dale and Montgomery Elementary Schools held their own drives, and the students of E.H. Greene’s STRIVE service organization arrived by school bus, with donations stored under every seat.

A fi rst-time corporate donor — Unlimited Systems of Kenwood —held a unique Beans for Jeans drive. The more items employees contributed, the more casual dress days they earned.

The option for casual dress has powerful appeal, and the company generated over 1,000 nonperishable food items for NEEDs. In addition, Embassy Suites Blue Ash surprised pantry staff with 25 turkeys to sample meant all the donated canned goods.

Still to be delivered are the proceeds of drives being held by Montgomery Community Church and TriHealth Heart.

NEEDS works to meet the emergency needs of our neighbors in northeastern Cincinnati by: ❚ Operating a food pantry ❚ Providing emergency fi nancial assistance ❚ Providing school supplies to needy

Allison Dardinger, of Unlimited Systems in Kenwood, and the proceeds of its Beans for Jeans drive. PROVIDED

students ❚ Holding an annual drive to provide winter wear to needy local school kids NEEDS is a nonprofi t all-volunteer coalition of local churches and organizations that depends entirely on donations from caring community residents and groups.

Maureen Flanagan, NorthEast Emergency Distribution Services (NEEDS)

Charles Haines (left) stands with grandson Tre Grefer during Cardinal Pacelli School’s Veterans Day celebration. Haines was a part of the Army’s “Antenna Men” who serviced communications towers in Germany’s Black Forest in 1968 and 1967. PROVIDED

Cardinal Pacelli School sponsors Honor Flights Cardinal Pacelli staff and students have a special place in their hearts for America’s military families. Designated a Purple Star school in 2019, Cardinal Pacelli shows its support for current and former service men and women in myriad ways.

The Purple Star designation from the Ohio Department of Education is meant to recognize schools that are

military-friendly.

Cardinal Pacelli hosts an annual Veterans Day Celebration and Girls Basketball Tournament, holds a “Purple Up” day to raise funds for the Gary Sinise Foundation, and posts information and resources on their school website to bring awareness to the men, women and families who make up our military.

The sixth grade Girl Scouts made paracord bracelets to benefi t Operation Gratitude, an organization that sends care packages to active duty service men and women.

At this year’s Veterans Day celebration, twenty-seven veterans representing all branches of the military, were honored. For teachers Ellen Habel and Jamie Schwendeman, who coordinate the program, it was important for every student to play a role.

The lower grades sang “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” band members played “The Star-Spangled Banner,” emcees Lei Lei Pham and Maggie McDowell introduced each veteran, and junior high students read personal refl ections.

Kindergartener Brooks Bruemmer wowed the audience with his rendition of “God Bless America.”

Annah McDowell, mother of eighth grader Maggie, was one of the honorees.

McDowell graduated from West Point in 1994 and deployed to Bosnia twice. She said, “It was great to be part of something where kids could learn about and appreciate what veterans of multiple generations have done for our country.”

The Nov. 11 celebration culminated in a special announcement: through the school’s fundraising eff orts, $4,211.89 was collected to send seven veterans on Honor Flights in the coming year.

The money will be donated to the Honor Flight Network, which transports veterans to Washington, D.C. ,to visit and refl ect at their memorials.

Alisa Fisher, Cardinal Pacelli School

Standing: Bob McGeorge, Dr. Lee Bae-Suk, Dewey Bond, Tom Whited, Barbara Rettig, Joe Rettig, Tommy Whitehead, Bill Doud, Lee Youngjun and Lee Youngae.

Sitting: Mrs. Lee, Kim Hwal Ran, Don Kleingers and Insook Kim. PROVIDED

Cincinnati Korean-American Association honors Korean War Veterans Association members

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To show their appreciation of American service personnel who served in Korea and helped save their country from Communism, the Cincinnati Korean-American Association honored Korean Veterans at their Christmas dinner.

Under the leadership of Kim Hwal Ran, President of the Cincinnati Korean-American Association, members of the Cincinnati Chapter 121 of the Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA) were invited to be honored guests at their annual Christmas Dinner.

Dr. Lee Bae-Suk, a Korean War Veteran and a member of the KWVA, coordinated the arrangements for the KWVA. During the Korean War, Dr. Lee was able to escape from North Korea and joined the Republic of Korea Marines under the leadership of the US Marines.

After the war, Lee completed medical school and became a doctor in the Korean Air Force.

Lee and his North Korean Refugee wife were able to immigrate to the US in 1982 and he practiced medicine until his retirement.

The veterans in attendance were:

Bob McGeorge (President Emeritus of KWVA), Dr. Lee Bae-Suk, Dewey Bond, Tony Whited, Joe Rettig (President of KWVA), Tommy Whitehead, Bill Doud (2nd Vice-President of KWVA) and Don Kleingers.. McGeorge, Lee, Doud and Kleingers were highly involved in the fi ghting.

Cincinnati Channel 9 ran a w story about these gentlemen and other KWVA members on their news cast a few months ago. If you Google, Korea the Forgotten War and Channel 9, you can view the interview of these war heroes.

For Korean-Americans who are interested in meeting other Korean-Americans, contact Kim Hwal Ran, President of the Cincinnati Korean-American Association at 513-258-3615.

For US military veterans who have served in Korea and are interested in meeting other veterans, contact Joe Rettig, President of the Korean War Veterans Association, at 513-891-7244 or Email at jrettig@cinci.rr.com.

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Shorkie Puppies (Shih Tzu / Yorkie) - Cute cuddle bugs! 8 weeks - First shots - Wormed - Chipped - M $600 / F $650 (CA or CC) - 937-212-9684

English Creme Golden Retriever, Males, $1100, 10 Weeks (937)477-7728 asdutter@gmail.com

INSTANT CASH PAID For Baseball Cards Coins, Gold, Silver, Antiques, Old Toys, Watches, Comics, Case Knives Military, Trains, Autographs, Many Others!

We Pick-up. 513-295-5634

AKC German Rottweilers, 4 F & 5 M, ready Dec. 20th. $800 each. Perfect Christmas puppy! 937-544-4178

AKC German Shephe rd Christmas Puppies, blk/tan, blk/cream, blk. $500-$600 Pics @ ohiohgs.com (419)629-3830 or (419)235-6561 KENNER / HASBRO TOYS & HISTORICAL MEMORABILIA WANTED! SELL DIRECT TO LOCAL COLLECTORS! Help add to the largest private STAR WARS collection in Ohio!

Did you or a family member used to work for Kenner? We are LOCAL paying up to $150,000 CASH for prototypes, packaging samples, displays, artwork, paperwork, and toys in all conditions. STAR WARS, M.A.S.K., Jurassic Park, GI Joe, Alien, Super Powers, The Real Ghostbusters, and most character lines. Let’s keep Kenner history here in Cincinnati!

Call or text 513.500.4209

CincyStarWarsCollector@gmail.com.

SEE OUR VIRTUAL MUSEUM AT WWW.TOYHOARDERS.COM

AKC GOLDEN RET PUPS, 8WKS, 4F, LTD REG, VETCKD $550.00 TXT (859)380-0855

All Ohio’s REPTILE Sale & Show Buy, sell, trade!

Saturday, Dec. 21, 9a-3p Adults $5. 10 & under $1 Franklin County Fairgrounds 5035 Northwest Pkwy Hilliard, OH 43026 614-459-4261 / 614-457-4433 www.allohioreptileshows.webs.com

Bernese Mountain Pups, AKC Born 11/4/19. Wormed, Shots, dew claws removed. $900 M/F. Adorable!

Great w/kids! 740-605-4326 $$$ PAID for LPs, CDs, CASSETTES -ROCK, BLUES, INDIE, METAL, JAZZ, ETC + VINTAGE STEREO EQUIP, DVDs & MEMORABILIA. 50 YRS COMBINED BUYING EXPERIENCE! WE CAN COME TO YOU! 513-591-0123

WAR RELICS

Boston Terrier puppies, AKC, incl 1 red/white male, vet checked, shots, wormed, $550 - $650 Leave message 330-897-0089

Chihuahua, Chiweenies, Yorkies, Maltese, Pom, Poodles, Cavapoo, Cavalier, Goldendoodle, & more!

Shots, Dewormed & Vet Checked. Blanchester, OH. 937-725-9641

English & French Bulldog Puppies. AKC reg., males & females 1 year health guarantee, vet checked www.trulocksredgables.com or 270-678-7943 or 270-427-6364

French Bulldog Puppies, Ready for Christmas, Females $2,000 Call (513)403-2156

Soon it will be snowing.

Isn’t it wonderful knowing that you can have an Ocherese loving you on Christmas Eve? Puppies available now through Christmas! Starting at $700 812-893-0281 or 812-5820682 www.ocherese.com

Yorkie Puppies, AKC, black/tan, tails docked, shots, dewormed, microchip, $900.

937-515-0265

Yorkie Puppies - Bigger size (not teacup) - Black & Gold, and Parti Colored $400 and up - 937-587-3024

Automotive Goldendoodle pups DOB 09/6 reg parents, shots, dewormed, vet checked, red/cream, good with children, hobby breeder, great Christmas gift, ready now, $600 Call/text for more info 937-630-1005

Maltese puppies (AKC), M/F-tiny, shots and dewormed - Ready to go!

Please call: 859-273-2149

Norweigan Elkhound pups, AKC Reg., all shots current. $350 937-544-4162

US, German, Japanese, Vietnam Uniforms, Helmets, Medals, Guns, Swords...

PAYING TOP DOLLAR

Rides best deal for you...

Buying All Vehicles Not Just Junk up $3000 Fair cash price, quick pickup.

513-662-4955

We buy junk cars and trucks - CASH on the spot û†û513-720-7982 û†û

1 BUYER of OLD CARS CLASSIC, ANTIQUE ’30-40-50-60-70s, Running or not.

513-403-7386

Call 513-309-1347

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION

CITY OF BLUE ASH, OHIO HAMILTON COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE The City of Blue Ash is soliciting Letters of Interest (LOI) from Consultants for Right of Way Acquisitions Services for T W O individual Contracts: Contract A – Right of Way Acquisition Services and Contract B – Appraisal Reviews and Relocation Reviews for the Local Let project known as HAM-Plainfield Rd Roundabouts. Interested parties should submit their LOI to Ryan Noland, Project Coordinator, City of Blue Ash Municipal & Safety Center, 4343 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, Ohio 45242 until 5:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

LOI Packets containing Project Information and Instructions may be downloaded from the City’s website at w ww.blueash.com (located on the home page within Public Bidding tab) or by calling 513-745-8538. In order to be notified of any addenda issued, firms acquiring LOIs from the website are responsible for informing the City.

Gordon Perry, Public Works Director SL,Dec18,’19# 3952881

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of public hearing on the Sycamore Community School District Budget, Ohio Revised Code, Section 5705.30 Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of January, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., a public hearing will be held on the tax budget prepared by the Board of Education of the Sycamore Community Schools of Hamilton County, Ohio for the next succeeding fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.

Such hearing will be held at E.H Greene Intermediate School, 5200 Aldine Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

A copy of the tax budget can be obtained beginning December 20, 2019 at the Sycamore Board of Education offices, 5959 Hagewa Drive or on the Sycamore Community Schools web-site, www.sycamoreschoo ls.org on the Treasurer’s page.

Beth A. Weber Treasurer Sycamore Community Schools NSL,Dec18,’19#3940071

Notice of Public Hearing City of Loveland Historic Preservation Commission The City of Loveland Historic Preservation Commission has scheduled a public hearing to review an application for Historic Structure Designation. The hearing has been scheduled for January 9, 2020 at 7:00 PM and will be held at Loveland City Hall, 120 West Loveland Avenue.

The application being review is a request for a historic designation for 101 Founders, also known as the Homestead within the White Pillars Subdivision. Interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the designation request. The application is available for review at Loveland City Hall during normal business hours, Comments may also be submitted in writing to David Kennedy, City Manager, 120 W. Loveland Avenue, Loveland, OH 45140 or emailed to dkennedy@lovela ndoh.gov.

Individuals with disabilities requiring special accommodations that are participating in or wish to attend this hearing should call 513-6830150 at least seven (7) days in advance so arrangements can be made.

LH,Dec18,19#3947919

LEGAL NOTICE - Madeira City School District Child Find The Madeira City School District is in the process of locating, identifying, and evaluating all Madeira children with disabilities, birth through 21 years of age, who may be in need of special education and related services. For infants and toddlers, a disability means that a child has a delay in one or more of the following developmental areas: adaptive behavior, cognition, communication, physical development, vision, hearing, and/or social-emotional functioning.

For preschoolers and schoolage children, a disability means having one or more conditions defined by federal regulations and state standards. These disabilities include: autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, deaf-blindness, deafness, emotional disturbance, hearing impairment, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment (including blindness), and developmental delay (preschoolers only).

If you know a child who may have a disability, please contact the Madeira City Schools –Department of Student Services at (513) 587-0006.

SL,Dec18,’19#3946063

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